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Why is it that your kids behave better with their friends' parents than at home? - Perhaps it has something to do with abiding by rules...

Consultants don’t always get it right Quite a few years ago, I was asked to create and implement a new software development and project...

Topic - Family Owned Business Challenges During our recent visit with Rick Schissler and the Weekly Business Hour radio show, we...

HOUSTON, TX (Sept. 9, 2020) – Today the Silver Fox Advisors announced its newest Silver Fox Advisor. “Rich Hall was elected a Silver Fox...

“I am so excited! I start a new job Monday morning with a great, family-owned company. They have an employee-centric culture, great pay,...

What are the Top 4 things you should be doing about it? The United States is in a high state of uncertainty where the future is...

"I know you’re a leader, but are you an Executive?" When I interviewed for my first VP role, I was asked some tough questions. The...

I caught up with a former employee that is really frustrated at his current job. He made the following statements we all should hear: - I...

I used to hate going to offsite team-building events. The goal was to build trust (fall and the team catches you) or teamwork (mix up...

Have you ever tried to back up a uHaul trailer up a driveway into a small space? Sort of like pushing a rope. I have a pickup truck that...

I spoke to an owner the other day that had an employee that needed to go. They were reluctant to act because they had accepted PPP money...

People love to be recognized for their part in a successful endeavor. Just make sure and get the recognition part right! We blew away the...

Believe in yourself and take the risk! Most people have the skills and personality traits to be wildly successful. You know what is...

What is your next first step? I remember being in a very difficult situation. There were competing investors and I was caught in the...

Leadership 101 - TAKE OWNERSHIP! People ask me how to become a better leader. I think the best single word to remember is Ownership! Own...

I've only screamed once in a meeting. It was loud, shocking, and I immediately wanted to pull it back (well, not really. Felt good at the...

I could have titled this "Who wants to be a millionaire?" and "What are you willing to do to get there?” All you have to do is compromise...

I once ran the technology for a small, outsourced call center company. It went through a 3-way merger and I ended up with 14 locations. I...

Most small businesses in America today start out with an owner that has an idea about how to make money. They start running the business...

As CEO and leader of a company that is still in business and facing COVID-19 issues, it is critical that you lead with confidence and...